The “ambush” is actually a demonstration of a team of English-speaking German paratroopers who will be disguised as Americans and dropped behind Allied lines to disrupt Allied communications and operations. The preparations shown to Hessler include an “ambush” orchestrated by Major Von Diepel ( played by Karl-Otto Alberty) and led by Lieutenant Schumacher ( played by Ty Hardin). Kohler briefs Kessler on the plan to cross the river Meuse and capture the port city of Antwerrp the strategic objective being to cut the Allied forces in two and buy time for the Germans to develop “super weapons” with which they can turn the tide of the war. In a parallel timeline, once the setting reverts to the German bunker, it becomes very clear to the viewer that Kiley is correct. ![]() Hessler and Kohler with a model of the new “King Tiger” tank
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